Planned Christmas Day attacks uncovered
Christmas Attack Alert: NGO Raises Alarm, Presidency Dismisses Claims as Security Agencies React
A humanitarian organisation, Equipping The Persecuted, has raised an alarm over what it described as a plot to kill many people in some northern communities on Christmas Day, sparking widespread concern and reactions from Nigerian authorities.
However, the Presidency swiftly questioned the motive behind the alert, describing it as doubtful and warning that such claims could create unnecessary fear among Nigerians.
Details of the Alleged Plot
The founder of Equipping The Persecuted, Judd Saul, disclosed the alleged plot during a roundtable meeting convened by the International Committee on Nigeria and the African Jewish Alliance. The meeting was held on Wednesday in Washington DC, United States, and chaired by former US Congressman Frank Wolf.
According to Saul, terrorists were allegedly regrouping around several flashpoints, including the Plateau–Nasarawa border, Nasarawa–Benue border, and Nasarawa–Kaduna border, with plans to strike on Christmas Day in communities such as Riyom, Bokkos, Kafanchan, and Agatu.
“They are planning to hit on Christmas Day. We got very reliable information that they are weaponising for a Christmas Day massacre,” Saul said, urging both the Nigerian government and former US President Donald Trump to intervene.
US Lawmakers, DSS React
Sources revealed that the meeting was attended by several US lawmakers, including Congressmen Riley Moore and Chris Smith, Senator James Lankford, and members of the US Commission on International Religious Freedom, alongside Nigerian delegates.
A source familiar with the discussions disclosed that Saul had officially communicated the intelligence report to the US government through Congressman Riley Moore, who is expected to brief President Donald Trump.
Meanwhile, a senior officer of the Department of State Services (DSS) in Abuja confirmed that the agency was aware of the alleged planned attacks and had already commenced preventive measures.
“The service is aware; we have the intelligence report and we are already working on it,” the officer stated.
Background of Attacks in Affected Areas
Communities in Riyom and Bokkos Local Government Areas of Plateau State have witnessed repeated attacks in 2025, including deadly raids that left dozens killed. Similar attacks have also been recorded in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State and parts of Southern Kaduna.
These incidents, many of which were reported by www.cjsoftflix.com, have heightened fears among residents, especially during festive periods traditionally marked by increased violence in the Middle Belt.
Presidency Dismisses Alert
Reacting to the development, the Presidency dismissed the alarm raised by the NGO. The Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, Mr Temitope Ajayi, cautioned Nigerians against amplifying unverified reports from external organisations.
“We should be very careful how we digest and process some of these doubtful reports by external organisations who are setting a stage for internal crisis in our country,” Ajayi said.
He further assured Nigerians that security agencies were fully prepared to ensure a peaceful Christmas and Yuletide season across the country.
Middle Belt Forum, SOKAPU Call for Vigilance
The Middle Belt Forum (MBF) and the Southern Kaduna Peoples’ Union (SOKAPU) both called for heightened security and vigilance, noting that communities in the region often come under attack during festive periods.
They urged security agencies to deploy personnel to strategic locations and advised communities to report any suspicious movements to authorities promptly.
As the debate over the credibility of the alert continues, Nigerians are advised to stay calm while security agencies intensify surveillance to forestall any threat. For continuous updates on security, politics, and national affairs, stay connected to www.cjsoftflix.com.
